Our next guest is excited to make her Pacific Northwest debut at
#NWIF
!
@Shibukaho
has been making waves on the cosplay, convention, and idol scene. Her debut idol single "Electric Town," a collaboration with Around Akiba, was released in 2021 and new singles are on the way.
We heard kaigai idols are recently the talk of the town — hope it’s okay if we introduce ourselves too?
We’re the IdolFest Foundation, and we’re dedicated to bringing idol culture to the west — including helping cultivate the amazing overseas idol community.
Not only is
@rintaichou
a talented content creator and gacha expert, they also suggested the official name of a new Love Live subunit, R3BIRTH! Be sure to join Rintaichou live and in-person at
#NorthwestIdolFest
to congratulate them.
Come meet
@RinTaichou
at
#NWIF2023
! A full time office employee, content creator, and Love Live! Fan since 2015. While she focuses mostly on HoyoVerse games nowadays, she's still cosplaying on the side and sharing updates about her transitioning journey all along the way.
For nearly 20 years, AKB48 has been one of the top idol groups in Japan. In celebration of their upcoming single release, NWIF and
@48requesthour
are excited to bring you a special giveaway: a copy of "Idol Nanka Janakattara," and a silver badge for
#NWIF2023
!
Details below⬇️
Idol Shikkaku is a self-produced idol group from Tokyo that aims to create a community for people everywhere who are looking for change and a place to belong. Making their overseas debut, they will be showing up every day of Northwest IdolFest to meet fans and make new ones!
Welcome to Northwest IdolFest: a two day idol focused event coming to the Seattle area!
Join us for a weekend of fun for fans, by fans — featuring idols and anisong. Follow our journey and stay tuned for updates including guests, events, panels, and more.
#NWIdolFest
After taking the stage at Anime Expo,
@feebeechanchibi
returns to
#NWIF
!
Get ready to sing, dance, and smile with 2.5D fairytale idol, Phoebe! As a singer, VA, and
#VTuber
, Phoebe sings original songs on IRL and virtual stages. Join the
#FeebeeHive
, the coziest home on Twitch!
As part of her world tour to promote her first album, we are honored to have
@Isiliel_jp
return to
#NWIF2023
! The solo act of
@himari_tsuki
, she mixes genres as diverse as folk, blackgaze and city pop to express hitherto unexplored depths of pathos and beauty on stage.
Our final giveaway has us going out with a bang on this
#FunkyNesoFriday
! We've teamed up with
@RABUAGAIN
to give away one silver badge to the con AND a $100 RABUAGAIN gift card! Make sure you're following both accounts on Twitter, and RT this post to enter.
Get bee hyped! Singer, songwriter and voice actress
@feebeechanchibi
graces the stage at
#NWIF2023
once again, as the final stop of her Beach2Beach Megatour! Get ready to sing, dance and smile to her comfy, cozy music and be welcomed into the FeebeeHive.
Sing, dance, and smile with overseas fairytale idol and VA,
@feebeechanchibi
! 🐝
We're excited to welcome back Phoebe to enchant you with her original songs in Japanese and English from the stage.
Come along with her on a magical journey as she writes her own fairytale! ✨
Not to brag, but Northern Lights 2022 was kind of (read: VERY) amazing! Check out these choice shots of headliners
@Isiliel_jp
and
@feebeechanchibi
. What does Day 2 have in store for
#NWIF2022
?
It’s time to shine for our encore!
#NWIF
will return to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel for our second year in October 2022. Buy a badge, book a hotel room, and join our first guest, fan-favorite
@rintaichou
, as we share our love of idols and anisong in Seattle!
Alert!
@galaxygirlpaida
will be invading Seattle! A Dystopian-pop idol with a vendetta, PAiDA has been performing across America and Japan since 2017. Amassing over 200k humans and counting with her siren call, she is preparing to spread her otherworldly signal across the globe.
✨ How sweet is our next guest announcement…? 🍓
LA-based
@blooberrytrain
will be coming to
#NWIF2024
! Donned with her trademark cotton hair and contagious smile, not only will she be hosting a Q&A panels she’ll also be the host of this years Northern Lights Festival!
Heavily influenced by the Japanese idol culture,
@nonsweet_ca
delivers an engaging musical experience combining live vocals and dance, with all of their original music crafted in collaboration with their producer in Japan.
We are excited to welcome Non Sweet back to
#NWIF2024
!
On top of her own separate concert,
@feebeechanchibi
is one of our headliners for Northern Lights this year! Get ready to sing, dance, and smile with this 2.5D fairytale idol as she returns to NWIF!
Pengy is a high energy idol and songwriter hailing from Miami, making her solo debut at
#NWIF2024
’s Northern Lights.
Through her dynamic performances, she strives to inspire others to work hard to achieve their dreams, but not to forget to have fun while doing so.
#NWIF2024
is excited to announce our first guest,
@Gumitanman
! 💖
Taberu Gumi is an Australian born solo idol pursuing her dream in Tokyo. Starting her career in Sydney in 2018, she is now a solo idol who dreams of expanding her activities worldwide.
The future is GIRL! We are excited to welcome back
@nonsweet_ca
to
#NWIF2023
. This J-pop girl group based in Vancouver, Canada aims to empower, inspire and bring joy to people all over the world.
Non Sweet will be performing live, as well as hosting a meet and greet.
Give a
#NorthwestIdolFest
"Yousoro!" to
@rintaichou
: the first guest joining us in 2021! RinTaichou is a content creator and You Wantanabe fan who has been producing videos about the gacha elements of games such as Love Live! and Genshin Impact on their way to 100k subscribers.
Did you miss us?! We certainly missed you!
Get some fresh batteries for those penlights and stock up on glow sticks, Northwest IdolFest is back at Doubletree Hilton Seattle Airport October 20 - 22, 2023!
.
@melancholiaah
is an original idol who turns his true emotions, fears, and thoughts into music in hopes to discover how the world can still be beautiful in the state we are in.
We are excited to welcome him as a guest for not only panels, but also an unforgettable live event!
Get ready to sing and dance with 2.5D fairytale idol,
@feebeechanchibi
! Appearing in-person at
#NorthwestIdolFest
, Phoebe is a vocalist, VA, and VTuber dedicated to her craft and making people smile. She is part of VTuber Agency Shirayuri Production and idol group PhEri.
Are you ready to have a sparkling, heart-pounding time? It's time for
#NWIF2024
, happening October 11 - 13, 2024 at Doubletree Hilton Seattle Airport! Badges are on sale NOW for our fourth event, in the link below.
We have important info below as well, so please read! ⬇️💖
While we may not have an official table, many members of our team will be at
#AX2023
this year -- and if you're attending too, we have a whole thread of things going on we think you should check out.
Let's go! 🧵
Our last performer for Northern Lights is none other than Häschen Mädchen, the hip hoppin’ bunny idol from Arkansas! Blending EDM with fantasy and farmcore, her performances tell a story of love, growth, and kawaii!
Have you ever wanted to meet an idol before? Or maybe you want to see your oshi AGAIN?
We have great news for you! The meet and greet schedule is now available. You'll be able to buy merch, chat with your faves, and more.
To celebrate the second season of Love Live! Superstar!! we have a giveaway treat: WINNER'S CHOICE of a Liella! member figure in summer uniform and a pair of Silver tier
#NWIF
badges! Enter by following us, liking this post, and telling us your favorite member of Liella! by 8/1.
US/Canada land border opens Nov 8! As a thank you to our friends up north for their patience, we're offering *free* Silver Tier badges to Canadian citizens.
We ❤️ our US friends too—Silver Badges are $10 off until midnight PT this Sunday!
Northern Lights is historically full of special memories for everyone, and this year is no exception. This year, as part of our pre-show,
@nonsweet_ca
and
@feebeechanchibi
will team up to deliver an amazing show for everyone!✨
SHIHORI is a pop singer/songwriter from Japan; who has written and composed over 130 songs including songs by groups like Momoiro Clover Z, Buono! and Idoling!!, and series like Macross: Frontier and Symphogear.
We are honored to welcome SHIHORI as a guest at
#NWIF2023
!
Going beyond the limit, welcome our next Northern Lights performers:
@illixcite
!
ILLIXCITE is an original idol unit based in Florida, ready to break out and hit you with a strong performance!
While you may have seen the Northern Lights earlier this week, you have another chance to see them in a slightly different form — our premiere event, Northern Lights Idol Festival.
We’re accepting applications now our premier event until July 1, 11:55p PDT. Check below!
It's time to welcome our next
#NWIF
guest! As an Events & Licensing Specialist for Bushiroad International,
@bushi_jun
is known for his role as Community Manager for the English versions of BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! & D4DJ Groovy Mix under the online alias Lucia Hunter.
Get ready to explore alt idols, as our next guest mixes genres as diverse as folk, blackgaze and city pop. Fresh off a European tour,
@himari_tsuki
as
@isiliel_jp
will be gracing the Northwest IdolFest stage next month!
@melancholiaah
is an original J-rock and J-pop idol who turns his true emotions, fears, and thoughts into music in hopes to discover how the world can still be beautiful in the state we are in.
We are excited to welcome Melancholiaah! back as a featured performer for
#NWIF2024
!
#NWIF2024
is excited to welcome
@bakerysentai
as a featured performer!
Fresh off the release of their second original single, Pan Ranger is a New Jersey-based tokusatsu inspired idol who loves to encourage their crowds to be noisy and hype.
This year we're excited to welcome as a guest to
#NWIF2023
@alexpinku
, who aims to spread not just the music, dances, or fashion of idol inspired performances, but the idea that hard work and spending your time doing what you love is important, regardless of skill level.
For our final guest announcement, we are excited to welcome North American wotagei group
@aniwazaofficial
!
Their goal is to promote and spread the culture of wotagei and cyalume dance across the western hemisphere, with workshops and collaborations with idols alike.
We are excited to welcome back
@shihori94
/
@shihoriNY
to
#NWIF2024
!
A singer/songwriter from Japan and based in LA; SHIHORI has written and composed over 130 songs including for performers like Nana Mizuki, Momoiro Clover Z and more.
Made up of sugar (twice!) and everything nice,
@StarberryBonBon
will make your heart smile as you fall in love with her sweet magic. While her true love is performing, it’s her dream to help create even more spaces for idols and fans alike to share in idol culture together!
Before the festivities of Northern Lights, we are excited to announce our Northern Lights pre-show, happening 7:00p Saturday directly before the event
@GingaGirlPaida
will be briefly abducting attendees before NL, we just hope she returns them before we start!
We have two events we run — our three day, full convention style event in Seattle, and a smaller, one day festival style event in metro LA called
@SCIdolFest
(fun fact, it’s SCIF’s first year!). We LOVE idols and think you should too! 💖 🧡
Still not sure which
#NWIF
2022 guest you're most excited to see?
It could be
@rintaichou
, our favorite Twitch Partner, gacha expert, and You Watanabe enthusiast!
Do you want to sparkle on our stage? ✨
Applications to perform at
#NWIF2024
are now open! 💖 Whether you’re aiming to debut on our big stage, graduate surrounded by friends, or anything in between, we’re looking forward to receiving your applications by June 7, 11:59p PDT.
We're pleased to announce our 4 incredible Masquerade hosts!
@Shibukaho
,
@lulukohime
,
@EliEbberts
, &
@omgitsbarri
are ready to see your dazzling performances!
Don't be shy; get on stage and show the world how brightly you shine!
It's time to shine!
@nonsweet_ca
will perform
live at
#NWIF
2022 on the main stage.
Non Sweet is an all-girl pop group that aims
to empower, inspire and bring joy to people all over the
world. This performance will have you jumping up to dance!
Get ready to dance, sing, MIX and chant along with your favorite performers during our Main Event - Northern Lights! Our performer list is now available on the site, and during the next couple weeks, we'll be highlighting each performer on here!
Are you passionate about idols, or running events? Have some awesome skills that you can bring to the table?
Why not become a crew mate like this sus individual here? (Fun fact, he's a staff member too!)
We’ve noticed a bit of confusion about our message, so we just want to clarify.
IdolFest Foundation isn’t going away! NWIF and our Seattle event are making room for new and exciting things to come, including NEW EVENTS ✨ 1/
Set your penlight to salmon pink and join
@18moptop
in-person at
#NorthwestIdolFest
! Megan Shipman voices characters such as Eripiyo from “If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It To The Budokan I Would Die” and works as ADR Director for shows like “Show by Rock!! Mashumairesh!!”
Introducing our next Northern Lights performer,
@amaiicake
: the Strawberry Pink Idol of Aqu♡rius!
With her vibrant personality and love for all things sweet, Jelli brings joy and charm to idol fans worldwide. Become a Patissier and join Jelli on this new journey!
@rintaichou
Our resident You Watanabe fan makes their return to
#NWIF
in 2022!
@rintaichou
will be back to teach us even more gatcha game secrets, share their experience naming the R3BIRTH sub-unit, and host an exquisitely named Q&A panel or two.
✨SCHEDULE IS LIVE✨
It’s time to start planning your weekend! With just two weeks left until Day 1 of
#NWIF2024
, it’s time to make notes of all the things you want to do, panels you want to see and the idols you want to meet! Check it out below!
Ever since first discovering the Love Live! series,
@Feris_Music
has been aiming to be a top idol composer. Working with acts like Phoebe and Rin Penrose, Feris has taken the next step by founding virtual group
@Idolusion
. We're excited to welcome Feris to our sparkling stage!
Have you ever wanted to contribute artwork (like this beautiful piece by
@llamartist
) or assets to Northwest IdolFest and it's associated events? Applications are open now for our Design Team! Whether you're an artist or a pro at graphic design, we would love to hear from you!
This weekend, we'll be introducing you to our Northern Lights participants for 2023! These ten talented individuals are each unique in their own ways, and we are honored to have them at our premiere event.
Let's meet them now! 🧵⬇️
Don't forget to register and get ready to meet
@bushi_jun
at
#NWIF
! As an Events & Licensing Specialist for Bushiroad International, Jun is known as Community Manager for the English versions of BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! & D4DJ Groovy Mix under the online alias Lucia Hunter.
#NWIF
is looking for idols, DJs, and performers to join our Friday AND Saturday Northern Lights concerts!
That means more music, wotagei, and time for our amazing community to shine. If you'd like to participate, apply by August 1st, 2022 @ 11:59 PM PT using the link below.
It’s time to shine, wherever in the world you may be!
The
#NWIFGrandPrix
is now open! Get to work on your melodies and warm up your voices for whatever cover you desire for our annual competition.
As always, you can enter the Grand Prix regardless of attendance.
To celebrate our first festival,
#NorthwestIdolFest
is giving away a pair of silver tier attendee badges! To enter, follow
@NWIdolFest
on Twitter and re-tweet this contest announcement.
The giveaway will close on 8/31 at 11:59 pm PDT. Visit our website for additional details.
Need more plush idols in your life?
#NWIF
will be one of your LAST CHANCES to get your nesos from this vendor before they close up shop!
@nesoverse
is an anime merchandise shop of the nesos, for the nesos, by the nesos.
Our final
#NWIF
cosplay guest is a cosplayer who specializes in craftsmanship, performance, and putting way too much effort into self-indulgent joke costumes.
@lulukohime
's (she/they) favorite idol is Makoto Kikuchi and she would like to ask everyone to please read Golden Kamuy.
Please welcome our next performers for Northern Lights:
@Pastel_Roulette
!
From the bitter to the sweet, Pastel Roulette is a rotation of artists that design, sew, choreograph, and produce music, crafting performances that show off their unique and vibrant colors.
Our last, but certainly not least, announcement for our Day 1 performers at Northern Lights is
@himari_tsuki
. Mixing genres as diverse as folk, blackgaze and city pop, through Isiliel Himari will express hitherto unexplored depths of pathos and beauty on stage.
Our next Northern Lights performer wants to welcome you to the Kat Klub!
Heavily inspired by 2000s Eurodance and other EDM genres,
@jazikatxox
is a Utah-based idol blending her love of cute things, glitter, and the color pink with just the right edge of black lace and spice.
What better way to celebrate idols by showing off our faves?! 💖 CHECK out these cheki owned by staff members and IdolFest alum
@ellainna_IDOL
!
P.S.: Idols at NWIF do these too! 🫣
This week is all about our MASQUERADE! ✨
Over the next few days you'll learn about the event, our rules, our judges and our prizes in preparation for our applications to open!
We're looking forward to seeing your sparkling creations and amazing skits. Get hype! 💖
It's time to start planning your weekend! The
#NWIF2023
schedule is now live.
Check out workshops, performances, idol debuts, and more this year, as well as longer hours for our arcade and our traditional Round 1 Day 0 meet up!
It's official! Before our festivities start, we'll be hosting a Day 0 Pre-Party at
@Round1USA
's Southcenter location. We'll be there starting at 8:00p, so don't hesitate to slide by and mingle with your fellow con goers, as well as NWIF staff!
NWIF alums
@feebeechanchibi
and
@Isiliel_jp
will be performing in Carteret, NJ alongside kaigai idols ADEN and Royal!
If you’re a northeast-based idol fan, you won’t want to miss this special collaboration ✨💖
Futuristic Feels Entertainment x Eternal HOSHI presents Anime Night: Natsu Matsuri 🎐
✨LIVE PERFORMANCES✨
🌙ISILIEL - 1st Int. Live Band Performance with 🪐Eternal HOSHI
🎤Kaigai Idol Live Show
Phoebe
ADEN
Royal
💥MORE Announcements to come! Follow us for updates🤘
Our staff is back on the road this weekend. Catch us at
@offkaiexpo
to learn all about what we have in store for
#NWIF
2022 and meet our ever-growing pile of nesos!